THE RAMS HORN STUDIO

This extraordinary, carved, panel brooch was created by James E. Boyle using a ancient zoomorphic design on a Celtic Stone for inspiration. These Celtic Beasties are very dragon-like and strongly resemble Norse carvings and may in fact reflect Norse influence.  The piece is hand cast in lead-free jeweler's pewter in our studio and is polished to a warm, antique finish to bring out the detail. The findings are hand soldered and the hinged pin is secured by a safety clasp.

This is a large and highly detailed pendant.  This greenman has deer antlers and is covered in oak leaves. The back of this pendant is textured.  It comes with a 24 Inch, stainless steel chain with a sliver wash.  This greenman is 1 and 5/8 inches high and was hand cast here at The Rams Horn. A Green Man is a sculpture, drawing, or other representation of a face surrounded by or made from leaves. Branches or vines may sprout from the nose, mouth, nostrils or other parts of the face and these shoots may bear flowers or fruit. Commonly used as a decorative architectural ornament, Green Men are frequently found on carvings in churches and other buildings (both secular and ecclesiastical). Primarily it is interpreted as a symbol of rebirth, or "renaissance," representing the cycle of growth each spring.

A Green Man is a sculpture, drawing, or other representation of a face surrounded by or made from leaves. Branches or vines may sprout from the nose, mouth, nostrils or other parts of the face and these shoots may bear flowers or fruit. Commonly used as a decorative architectural ornament, Green Men are frequently found on carvings in churches and other buildings (both secular and ecclesiastical). "The Green Man" is also a popular name for British public houses and various interpretations of the name appear on inn signs, which sometimes show a full figure rather than just the head.  Many of our customer wear this as a pendant but it is also used as a decoration on shoulder bags and belt bags as there is a sturdy loop cast in place on the back. This greenman is 1 and 1/2 inches high. Hand cast here at The Rams Horn.This is a nice sturdy, medium-sized pendant of the Greenman. This pendant has a loop on the back which makes it a very nice decoration sewn on a pouch!

Celtic Canines is one of our most powerful  designs.  This is a perfect gift for someone who loves dogs as we do!  Cast in 100% lead free pewter it is a most striking pin.  It is slightly over 1 and 1/2 inches across. The design was loosely based on a knotwork pattern on a Scottish stone but the design was reinterpreted  by the artist Beth Maxwell Boyle.    The disc can be worn as a pin or a pendent.  There is a loop on the back so you can add a chain or leather cord to convert the brooch to a necklace. The pin findings are all hand soldered.  The disc is slightly domed and the piece has an antique finish as shown. .

Those who worshiped the god Thor often wore pendants in the shape of his hammer which in fact had a name which was Mjolnir.  Widely popular in Scandinavia, they were used in Blóts and other sacral ceremonies, such as weddings. Mjolnir simply means "crusher," referring to its pulverizing effect.  It has been suggested that although the name reflects Mjolnir's awesome powers it might also allude to Thor's agricultural nature, as he was primarily worshiped by farmers.

These are Celtic disc earrings hand cast in solid, lead free, jeweler's pewter.  The ear wires are French and made of surgical steel.   These earrings are very comfortable and do not pull on your ears.  Celtic Canines is one of our most powerful  designs.  These are a perfect gift for someone who loves dogs as we do!   The design was loosely based on a knotwork pattern on a Scottish stone but the design was reinterpreted  by the artist Beth Maxwell Boyle.   They look much better in real life! See our other items with Celtic Canines to match

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Here is a boldly handsome, traditional Celtic style brooch that was completely designed and hand crafted by James Edward Boyle. This size is perfect for men but often worn by women as well. this piece is popular with reenactors and with weavers. It is cast in fine, lead free, jeweler's pewter and antiqued by hand as shown in the picture.  This penannular brooch actually works like the ancient originals found in Ireland, Scotland and Wales.  It is 3 inches across and finely detailed.   To wear this brooch the fabric is drawn through the center opening and then the pin part is rotated thus trapping the fabric so the pin cannot release while being worn. The Vikings also used this type of brooch to fasten their capes and cloaks about their shoulders.  Many have been found in Norse graves.  It is perfect to pin a heavy shawl or cape.  We sell these to renaissance fair people as well and they have been a hugely popular. This is just what the men need for their great kilts! They are used frequently by our spinning and weaving customers to pin their shawls. The tongue pin part will slip through coarse or fine weave without leaving a big hole as some brooches of this kind do.  Do to its size and weight this design works best on a medium to heavy fabric.

 This Brooch is excellent for scarves, shawls and shoulder tartan. This is a traditional Celtic style  brooch that was completely designed and hand crafted by James Boyle.  It is cast in fine, lead free, jeweler's pewter and antiqued by hand as shown in the picture.  This is a wonderful, medium,  penannular brooch that actually works like the originals dug up in Ireland, Scotland and Wales.  It is 2 inches across and finely detailed.   To wear this brooch the fabric is drawn through the center opening and then the pin part is rotated  thus trapping the fabric so the pin cannot release while being worn . The Vikings also used this type of brooch to fasten their capes and cloaks about their shoulders.  Many have been found in Norse graves.  It is perfect to pin a heavy shawl or cape.  We sell these to reenacting, and renaissance fair people and they have been a hugely popular.  They are used frequently by our spinning and weaving customers to pin their shawls. The tongue pin part will slip through coarse or fine weave without leaving a big hole as some brooches of this kind do.  Do to its size and weight this design works best on a heavy or medium weight fabric.

This Small Celtic Knot clasp is really wonderful.  Each clasp has a hook and an eye.  These clasps are perfect for the neck of a tunic. They are to be sewn on by the eyelets. The design of these clasps was carefully engineered so that they are both sturdy and light weight.  This clasp can be used on a light weight cloak or opera cape.  They are so perfect sewn on Cardigan sweaters or to close the front of Norwegian style sweaters.  These are so ideal for knitters and weavers.  Ren. faire and SCA folks need this type closure for their garments.   If you need a "heavy" cape clasp, check our other clasps on this page. All our pewter is 100% lead free and hand cast here in our studio in Western, NY by James E. Boyle. The quality of these clasps is higher than the soft pewter imported clasps. The clasps measure 2  1/2 inches across when closed, including the eyelets.

This wonderful bold pin is cast in solid jewelers pewter which is 100% free of lead!  It also has a loop on the back so it can be worn as a pendant.  Just add a cord or chain to convert it to a necklace. This is an original piece by Beth and Jim Boyle of The Rams Horn. This is a well made pin with great detail and all findings are hand soldered.   The pin/pendant is 1 and 1/2 inches and is slightly  domed rather than being a flat targe!  

This necklace is hand cast in solid, lead free, jeweler's pewter. The design was taken from Bain and is a wonderful Celtic, zoomorphic tryptic. The chain is stainless steel and 24 inches long.   This is a  light necklace that goes with any style clothing.  The actual disc is 7/8". Please see our other Celtic Horse pieces on this page including matching earrings?

These are Celtic disc earrings, hand cast in solid, lead-free, jeweler's pewter. The design was taken from Bain and is a wonderful Celtic, zoomorphic, horse design. The ear wires are French style and made of surgical steel.   These earrings are very comfortable and do not pull on your ears.  The actual disc is 7/8" They look much better in real life!

This is the classic Celtic Horse design as seen on our other pieces but this pendant is a wonderful size and very striking. This is a Celtic disc pendant that can be worn on a chain or a cord.   It is hand cast in solid, lead free, jeweler's pewter and signed by the artist.   Inspired by the Pictish carvings of horses in Inverurie, Scotland, this is a timeless classic. The design was taken from Bain and is a wonderful Celtic, zoomorphic, horse design. The pendant is 1 and 1/4 inches without the loop.  This is in between the size of our pin /pendant and the Celtic horse necklace we offer for sale.  This Celtic Horse Pendant would be very attractive worn with our Celtic Horse earrings.   The etching is deeper and clearer and the impact of this pendant is visually like a jewel.  It  is slightly domed and cast in one piece.  (no solder joints to break).   We are sure someone you love would be thrilled to receive this fine piece as a gift.

This Celtic clasp was designed and hand cast by the artist/jeweler, James Edward Boyle. The engraved knot work was taken from Bain and is a wonderful Celtic, zoomorphic, horse design. This is a large 3  7/8 inch Celtic clasp meant for a cape or cloak.  The three eyelets on each side are provided to sew the clasp at the throat of any riding or fencing cape.  We sell these to hand spinners, reenacters and Renaissance artisans and they are meant to endure hard ware without bending or breaking.  Many imported pewter clasps can only be used on light fabric.  These are cast of the finest grade of lead-free jewelers pewter and are designed to work on heavy wool,  velvet or whatever. The discs are slightly domed and the piece has an antique finish as shown.  

These are tryptic beastie, Celtic disc earrings hand cast in solid, lead free, jeweler's pewter. The design was taken from Bain and is a wonderful Celtic, zoomorphic, cat design. The ear wires are French style and made of surgical steel.   These earrings are very comfortable and do not pull on your ears.   They look much better in real life!

These Smaller, Celtic horse clasps are really wonderful.  Each clasp has a hook and an eye.  These clasps are perfect for the neck of a tunic. They are to be sewn on by the eyelets. The design of these clasps was carefully engineered so that they are both sturdy and light weight.  This clasp can be used on a light weight cloak or opera cape.  They are so perfect sewn on Cardigan sweaters or to close the front of Norwegian style sweaters.    These are so ideal for knitters and weavers.  Ren. faire and SCA folks need this type closure for their garments.   If you need a "heavy" cape clasp, check our other clasps on this page. All our pewter is 100% lead free and hand cast here in our studio in Western, NY by James E. Boyle. The quality of these clasps is higher than the soft pewter imported clasps. The clasps measure 2  1/2 inches across when closed, including the eyelets.

The Celtic Canines Tryptic is one of our most popular designs.   Cast in 100% lead free pewter it is a most striking clasp.  Each side's disc is slightly over 1 and 1/2 inches across. The design was loosely based on a knotwork pattern on a Scottish stone but the design was reinterpreted  by the artist Beth Maxwell Boyle. This is a large 3  7/8 inch Celtic clasp meant for a cape or cloak.  The three eyelets are provided on each side to sew the clasp at the throat of any riding or fencing cape.  We sell these to hand spinners, Renaissance artisans, and reenacters and they are meant to endure hard wear without bending or breaking.  Many imported clasps can only be used on light fabric.  These are cast of the finest grade of lead-free jewelers pewter and are designed to work on heavy wool, velvet or whatever. The discs are slightly domed and the piece has an antique finish as shown.  

These Smaller Celtic clasps are really excellent.  Each clasp has a hook and an eye.  These clasps are perfect for the neck of a tunic. They are to be sewn on by the eyelets. The design of these clasps was carefully engineered so that they are both sturdy and light weight.  This clasp can be used on a light weight cloak or opera cape.  They are so perfect sewn on Cardigan sweaters or to close the front of Norwegian style sweaters.    These are so ideal for knitters and weavers.  Ren. faire and SCA folks need this type closure for their garments.   If you need a "heavy" cape clasp, check our other clasps on this page. All our pewter is 100% lead free and hand cast here in our studio in Western, NY by James E. Boyle. The quality of these clasps is higher than the soft pewter imported clasps. The clasps measure 2  1/2 inches across when closed, including the eyelets.

This is a large 3  7/8 inch Celtic clasp meant for a cape or cloak.  The three eyelets on each side are provided to sew the clasp at the throat of any riding or fencing cape.  We sell these to hand spinners, reenacters and Renaissance artisans and they are meant to endure hard wear without bending or breaking.  Many imported clasps can only be used on light fabric.  These are cast of the finest grade of lead-free jewelers pewter and are designed to work on heavy wool,  velvet or whatever. The discs are slightly domed and the piece has an antique finish as shown.   We offer other patterns of this size clasp on this page.

This bold pewter pendant was designed by artist/jeweler Beth Maxwell Boyle.  It is hand cast in solid lead-free pewter.  Beth has Norwegian and Scottish ancestors and wanted to create a line of jewelry that reflects her interest in ancient Celtic and Norse cultures.  These two cultures often clashed but intermarried thus a great deal of their artwork shows the influence of both.  This piece is not a mass produced item.  Each one is finished by the artist and comes on a waxed linen cord.  The ram head is 1 3/4 inches across.  You will find this pendant draws many compliments!

Each tiny cross is 7/8 inch tall. The crosses dangle from stainless French ear wires.  These are so lovely the photo just does not do them justice. These earrings will not pull on your ears and you will find you can wear them all day! Check our other catalog items for a matching pendant if you like? We offer a number of Celtic crosses for sale.

The  equal armed cross was very common  in ancient Cornwall and Wales. This cross necklace is hand cast in solid, lead free, jeweler's pewter.  The chain is stainless steel and 24 inches long.  This is a  light necklace that goes with any style clothing  This is a classic little pendant you will want to wear everyday. This piece has allot of depth.

This is a very well made and Iona cross.  I like it very much as it is detailed on both sides and when it flips as you move, you are never showing a flat back-side.  The cross is 1 7/8 inches and made of lead-free jeweler's pewter.   It hangs from a 24 inch stainless steel chain with a bright silver finish. The bail is cast in place so there is no jump link to come opened and this cross can easily be transfered onto a cord and worn that way.

This is a very well made and solid little cross.  I like it as it is detailed on both sides and when it flips as you move you are never showing the back side.  The cross is 1 and 1/2 inches and made of lead-free jewelers pewter.  This is a traditional design handed down from antique examples of these crosses.   It hangs from a 24 inch stainless steel chain with a bright silver finish.

This wonderful bold pin is cast in solid jewelers pewter which is 100% free of lead!  It also has a loop on the back so it can be worn as a pendant.  Just add a cord or chain to convert it to a necklace. This is an original piece by Beth and Jim Boyle of The Rams Horn.  The elvish tryptic is a traditional image taken from an ancient Celtic manuscript.  This is a well made pin with great detail and all findings are hand soldered.   The pin/pendant is 1 and 1/2 inches and is slightly  domed rather than being a flat targe!  

These are Celtic disc earrings hand cast in solid, lead free, jeweler's pewter.  The ear wires are French and made of surgical steel.   These earrings are very comfortable and do not pull on your ears.  We offer matching buttons on the button page of this web site. They look much better in real life!

This a very detailed dragon carved by James E. Boyle of The Rams Horn.  It was hand cast in fine pewter and all the findings were hand soldered.  This brooch was signed by the artist.  The pin has a hinged pin and safety clasp. The animal called a dragon is like a winged crocodile with a serpent's tail; whence the words serpent and dragon are sometimes interchangeable. From the meaning a watcher we get the notion of one that watches; and from the meaning “to flash,” we connect the word with meteors. Swift, swift, ye dragons of the night:—that dawning May bare the raven's eye. The Greek word drakon comes from a verb meaning “to see,” to “look at,” and more remotely “to watch” and “to flash.” This dragon would love to flash for you and bring you luck.

The thistle has long been the emblem of Scotland and this pin should please any Scot, man or women.  Men can wear this on their bonnet but it is beautiful as a brooch on a vest or blazer as well!  This has some weight to it and would best be worn on heavier fabric. It is very nicely carved with allot of detail. The pin was hand cast in lead-free jeweler's pewter in our studio and polished to a warm, antique finish to bring out the detail. The findings are hand soldered and the hinged pin is secured by a safety clasp. This was reproduced from a period piece.

This is a very handsome, Celtic horse, sword and targe, kilt Pin.  The two handed broadsword was used by many Scots throughout history, most famous of these being William Wallace. Although heavier than other swords, the broadsword offers much more range and power. This kilt pin was hand cast in our studio.  This is a large, sturdy, kilt pin made to last a life time.  It has a heavy military-style pin and safety catch meant to hold well on a thick, wool kilt.  This is not like the cheap pins so often sold in shops that are more suited as ornamental pins to decorate a Lady's skirt. The classic zoomorphic, horse design after Bain, is a design also seen on several other Celtic pieces in The Rams Horn, Celtic line.  The design is deeply etched and crisply cast.  This Scottish style pin is hand cast in solid, lead-free, jeweler's pewter and signed by the artist. Inspired by the Pictish carvings of horses in Inverurie, Scotland, this is a timeless classic. The targe or round shield is cast in one piece on the broadsword so there are not pieces to come apart and the pin closure is hand soldered by the artist, James E. Boyle here in our studio. The targe is 1 and 1/4 inches and the sword measures almost 4 inches in length. This would make an ideal gift or piper's trophy. Please see our other listings for more Scottish and Celtic pewter?

This large Celtic Cross has a flat and plain back.  This cross is a woping 3 Inches tall. This cross pendant  is hand cast in solid, lead free, jeweler's pewter.  It comes on a waxed cotton cord or a 24 inch chain. -You choose.  It also looks wonderful on a leather thong if you want to put it on one.   This is a  great  traditional  cross that goes with any style clothing . It is a suitable gift for the churchman in your life as well. Why not give one as a gift to a Priest, Pastor or Minister you wish to honor? Crosses of this size were sometimes worn low on a long chain and called Pectoral crosses.